Recall 16V903000: 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 +9 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 15, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 47,799
- Models
- 12
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
The risk
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL550
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE450
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE550E
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63S
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V903000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2016120004
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 18, 2017
- Components
- Air bags:frontal (Airbags); Air bags:sensor:occupant classification (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology